GO ON a fish safari in Salisbury to discover more about the River Avon.

Wessex Rivers Trust is an environmental charity working to improve rivers both for people and wildlife in the area and will be holding an event with a range of activities to mark World Fish Migration Day.

World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) is about raising awareness of the rivers and to celebrate them.

Many people are unaware that man-made barriers impact fish migratory routes, so WFMD is about inspiring people to help protect biodiversity and to help recover migratory fish populations.

Communications officer for Wessex Rivers Trust, Alexandra McKay said: “This is about raising awareness but also about enjoying the event. We welcome families to come along and join in.

“There is face painting for children and activities such as fish flag painting and a fish safari walk too so that people can learn about the different types of fish swimming in the Avon.”

WFMD state that migratory fish often swim more than 6000 miles and use magnetic fields, and currents to fulfil their natural lifestyles but many are becoming endangered.

In the River Avon and its tributaries, there are 200 barriers obstructing fish and in Salisbury alone, 16 barriers restrict natural migration. 

Citizen science is where the public participate and collaborate to collate scientific knowledge and is a vital part of caring for the rivers and the fish within them.

The event takes place at The Maltings – 10 am-3 pm on Saturday May 21 and more details can be found on the website.

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